Decorative Pillowcase

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Decorative Pillowcase

Entry/Object ID

2011.322

Description

Cotton pillowcase with lace detailing along the edge. Stitched lace butterfly and floral patterns on the face of the pillowcase. Opening along the back for inserting the pillow, closed with four buttons.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Corner of the pillowcase

Transcription

EDS

Language

English

Notes

Decorative "initial-style" lettering, possibly belonging to either the owner or the maker of the pillowcase.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pillowcase

Nomenclature Class

Bedding

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

144

Dimensions

Width

24-1/2 in

Length

23-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Approximate measurements.

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Good